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Pensions

We represent higher education employers in discussions on the future of the USS and are working to make the scheme sustainable while offering the very best pensions that can be afforded.

Inclusion, equality and diversity

We support and promote life-changing opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds at every university.

Brexit and UK universities

We are working with our members, the university sector and government on the implications for universities and students of the UK's vote to leave the EU.

Immigration

We want to see an immigration system that helps universities to attract genuine international students and highly skilled staff to study and work in the UK.

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We regularly publish reports and briefings on a wide range of policy topics and issues affecting universities.

Latest from Universities UK

Blog

Tackling ethnicity attainment gaps – we want to hear from you

6 June 2018

Baroness Valerie Amos, Director of SOAS, discusses the launch of a major drive by UUK and the NUS to improve the attainment and university experience of black and minority ethnic students across the UK.

Managing grade inflation and demonstrating student improvement

1 June 2018

UUK's William Hammonds provides an update on UUK's work with QAA, GuildHE and the UKSCQA to explore how to address concerns around grade inflation.

News

Need for urgent clarity on status of EU students

14 June 2018

The UK could see a drop in EU students unless there is urgent clarity about the fee status of EU students starting courses next year (2019-20).

New IFS report on graduate earnings by degree course

7 June 2018

Universities UK response to the new report from the IFS looking at graduate earnings. It finds that family background has an important impact on graduates’ future earnings, as well as subject and institution choice.